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Family LEarning and Adventure REsources

While we know that staying at home is best for everyone, but learning at home can be difficult without the resources available to help. The education staff at NRT has been working to bring  your family a variety of learning resources that can help you learn about all kinds of science-related content, right from home! There are many links to resources, virtual 'field trips', lesson and activity ideas, and more. We will be updating information regularly, so check back often. Don't forget to also follow NRT's Sheep Pasture on Facebook and Instagram for even more activities for your family! Questions? Contact us to learn more about NRT, Sheep Pasture, and the NRT Education Department.
Please support NRT and the work of the NRT's Education Department during these difficult times so they can continue to help your family bring nature to your world! Thank you for your generosity!
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Road Trips from home!

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
A collection of exhibitions including the popular and prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The brand-new and immersive Jurassic Oceans
Monsters of the Deep
Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature is the latest addition to our curated portfolio.


Jurassic Ocean
Monster of the Deep
Fantastic Beast
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Embark on a journey beneath the waves to discover the fascinating and strange creatures of the Jurassic seas.
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This new exhibition showcases many treasures from the Museum's collection, carefully selected for their scientific, historical and cultural importance.
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Discover where the real and wizarding worlds intertwine, and how the wonders of the natural world have inspired myths, legends and magical creatures for generations. 

Virtual Tours

The Largest Cave in the World
  A wondrous cave in Vietnam that includes almost anything you can imagine!  
​Son Doong cave (Vietnamese: Hang Son Doong) is world's largest cave, located in Quang Binh province, Vietnam.
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Natural Aquarium 
 Also known as National Aquarium in Baltimore and formerly known as Baltimore Aquarium - is a non-profit public aquarium located at 501 East Pratt Street on Pier 3 in the Inner Harbor area of downtown Baltimore, Maryland
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 tour of 360 different cities 

Explore the video gallery of 360 cities all over the world.
Mission San Jose, San Antonio Texas
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Rice terraces and agriculture in Indonesia
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Coral reef and tropical fish in Philippines
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Generation Genius

Online lessons and videos for K-8th grade
Fun for all!
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Four seasons and day length K-2nd grades


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  • Seasons happen in a pattern that repeat every year.
  • The four seasons are summer, fall, winter and spring.
  • During the summer there are more daylight hours and during the winter there are less.

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Variation of traits 3rd to 5th grade


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  • Most traits are passed down from parents.
  • Different individuals have different traits.
  • Some traits are influenced by the environment.
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Natural Selection 6th to 8th Grade
  • Living things have variations in their traits that are determined by their genes.
  • Some traits can give them an advantage in surviving and finding mates.
  • The process of natural selection causes living things to change over generations.


LIFEWIRE
The 21 BEST Free Virtual Field Trips of 2020

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Travel AirPano
​

 
AirPano has a variety of tours in China, Portugal, Switzerland, and more countries. Children can visit the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge in China, an underwater cave in Indonesia, ski resorts in France, and more destinations around the globe.

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 National Aquarium

Baltimore's National Aquarium features more than 20,000 aquatic animals. Kids can click and drag images to navigate their way around and use arrows, the map, or a scene list to explore various exhibits. 

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Will-O-Crest Farm
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45-minute tour of Will-O-Crest dairy in New York state walks through every step of working on a dairy farm.

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 Tour of the White House:




​Google Arts & Culture's The White House

Every President since John Adams has occupied the White House and now your children can visit it, too.

So many more: Slime in Space, Nature Works Everywhere, Ellis Island
Many to choose from and great for school projects.

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tHE pERFECT lEARNING COMPANION FOR KIDS k-5TH GRADE

Math Games  for Kids - complete K-5th Math Learning Programs
Personalized Learning Path/Interactive games and rewards to motivate children to learn.
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Kindergarten
Counting Forward
Identifying two dimensional shapes
​Sides and Corners
     
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2nd Grade
Expanded Form
Even/Odd Numbers
​Measure length-Metric and Units

​4th Grade
Distributed Properties of Multiplication
Multiples of 10
​Read and Write Numbers
1st Grade
Multiples pf 50 and 100
Two dimensional shapes
three dimensional shape

​3rd Grade

Multiples by 2-5
Rounding to nearest ten
Expanded and Word Forms
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5th Grade
2 Digit by 2 digit
Multiply Fractions
Division by 2 Digits Numbers


Steve Spangler Science
Experiment Library

Over 100 Experiments you can do right at home!

Experiments to try at home
Shrinking Chip Bag
Sharpie pen Science
Money under Bottle
Liquid Layers- sugar rainbow
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Top five Experiments
​  Seven-Layer Density Column
   Eye Dropper Cartesian Diver
  How to make Slime art
    Oobleck Monsters
    Popsicle Stick Chain Reaction
There are also At-Home Science Experiment Kits you can buy for those Science Craving Kids
            Energy Sticks
            Magic Sand
            UV Color changing bead

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The Smithsonian Learning Lab!



Discover
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What will you discover
​and learn
Create 
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​Create resources or freely adapt ones already made
Share
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​Share what you discover and create!
​Learn
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​Grow your skills and stay connected 

Understand history, art, culture, and the sciences through enquiry and analysis.


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THE EXPLORATORIUM IS A PUBLIC LEARNING LABORATORY EXPLORING THE WORLD THROUGH SCIENCE, ART, AND HUMAN PERCEPTION!

EXPLORE, PLAY, AND DISCOVER!  SO MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM AND SO MUCH TO LEARN.
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  • Tinkering at home- is a hands-on discovery of the world around you right in your own home!
Here are a few topics:

  • digital animation
  • cranky contraption
  • exploring spinning

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Read about the Amazing Adaptable Frog 

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Check out these amazing Water Tricks!
​Do hot and cold water mix?

There are many different experiments to choose from: Anatomy of an Egg, Finding a sweet spot (balance), Mold Terrarium, and so much more.  Some experiments might need to be supervised!  

Storyline Online

Reading aloud to children has been shown to improve reading, writing and communication skills, logical thinking and concentration, and general academic aptitude, as well as inspire a lifelong love of reading..
Storyline Online is available 24 hours a day for children, parents, caregivers and educators worldwide. Each book includes supplemental curriculum developed by a credentialed elementary educator, aiming to strengthen comprehension and verbal and written skills for English-language learners.
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The Kissing Hand

  • Written by: Audrey Penn
  • Illustrated by: Ruth E. Harper and Nancy M. Leak
  • Published by: Tanglewood Press
  • Read by: Barbara Bain
  • Suggested grade level: K - 1st
  • Run time: 5 minutes

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A Bad Case of Stripes

  • Written by: David Shannon
  • Illustrated by: David Shannon
  • Published by: Blue Sky Press
  • Read by: Sean Astin
  • Suggested grade level: 2nd - 3rd
  • Run time: 12 minutes

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As Fast As Words Could Fly
 
  • Written by: Pamela M. Tuck
  • Illustrated by: Eric Velasquez
  • Published by: Lee & Low Books Inc.
  • Read by: Dulé Hill
  • Suggested grade level: 3rd - 4th
  • Run time: 16 minutes

Check out the website for hundreds of different books.

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Gardening
Hiking
​Children & Climate

Outdoors ideas to spend with your kids this summer. 
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​Preschooler-Age Kids
  • Sprout Potatoes
  • Have a herbal tea party
  • Shell some beans​
Elementary School Kids
  • Worm Bin
  • Make Stone Soup
  • Help them to start a garden
  • of their own
​​Tweens and Teens
  • ​Make hand salve
  • Throw a spa day
  • Perform community service
Kids First Backpack Trip
 
Backpacking Planning:

Destination
Permit
Gear
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​Pre-trip Important Details
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By “important details,” 
​ means food, water and toilet!



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​Kids Stressed
​about the Climate Situation
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Listen
Tell the Truth (carefully)
Get the kids outside
Explain what others are
doing to help


Reuse this Bag

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​Inspiring ideas and resources for early learning
Recycling- how to involve your family
Kids Guide To Recycling
What is Recycling
What is Reusing
   What is Reducing 


Recycling by the Numbers
$30 per ton to recycle 
$50 per ton to take your garbage to a landfill
Up to $75 per ton to burn garbage and it pollutes the air
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​                                                                                                 FACTS
  • If you lined up the plastic bottles tossed away each year, they would circle our planet four times.
  • Energy saved from recycling a glass bottle can light a light bulb as long as four hours.
  • 75% of garbage is recyclable but we only recycle 30% in the US.
  • The average person in the US throws out almost five pounds of garbage daily – that is 251 tons per year – per person!

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​Toddlers, Preschoolers, and School-age Activities and Ideas!
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Toddlers
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Bugs
Farm
Math
Transportation
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Preschoolers/Kindergarten
Monthly Themes
 Ants
​and so much more.

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School-Age
All about you All about Me
All around the World
 Butterflies​

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Middle School or High School Students 
A page all about Massachusetts from
Facts, to Presidents from Massachusetts, to
Famous Bay State People!
Lots of Information
There are games, puzzles, crosswords and so much more.
Lots of coloring Pages
&
Art Recipes
Playdoh, Goop, Rainbow Stew, and Macaroni Coloring


The science Page

​If you love Science
This is the page for you!
It has so many different science resources for all your science needs.
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​Environmental Resources

Biodiversity
Environmental Calculator
Forest Forever
Renewable Energy Projects
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​Chemistry Resources
Chem Team
Chem 4K Kids
Chemical of the Week


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​Earth Science Resources
Rocks and Minerals
Volcano World
Geology Gems


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CSERC-Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center

issues​

Read up on the demands of natural resources and
​the pressure on the environment these regions are facing.
Articles:
  Forest Issues
 Water Issues
      Protecting Open Spaces
      Treats to Wildlife
         and many others to choose from.
Some fun games and educational activities help get kids interested and engaged with nature, and teach important concepts about watersheds, wildlife and more.
Nature Games for Kids 
Watershed Game
Find the Wildlife
The baby Wildlife Game

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Mass Audubon 

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Looking for a fun activity to do in your back yard
while at home! 
Plenty for all ages and here are a few activities for children

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​Check out the activities for children at the links below!
​Nature Bingo
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Scavenger Hunt -
Coloring Pages-​

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Bird of the Day
Discover a different bird species each day in this video series with Joan
​ Walsh from our Conservation Science team!


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All Rights Reserved


Natural Resources Trust of Easton 
PO Box 188
307 Main Street
 N.Easton, MA 02356
Info@nrtofeaston.org
508-238-6049

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Office Hours:
Monday-Friday by appointment
Closed weekends & holidays

Sheep Pasture Property Hours:
Monday-Sunday 
Dawn to dusk
Gates are closed at dusk.
​Times vary seasonally.
  • Home
    • About >
      • Sheep Pasture Property Use Information
      • Publications & Brochures
      • NRT's Elise Ames Parker Award >
        • Elise Ames Parker Award 2018
        • Elise Ames Parker Award 2019
        • Elise Ames Parker Award 2020
      • A Life Well Lived: Lyn White
      • A Champion of Conservation: Ginny Reusch
      • NRT's Sheep Pasture >
        • Seasonal Visitor Updates and Information
        • Sheep Pasture Trail Map
      • NRT Land Stewardship
      • Staff
      • Board of Directors
      • Directions
      • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Education
    • NRT School Programs >
      • On-Site Programs
      • In-School Programs
      • Programs for Young Children
      • Virtual School Programs
    • Private Group Programs >
      • Adult Programs
      • Pre-K Programs
    • Summer Camp & Leadership Youth Programs >
      • SPNC Extended Day Program
    • Sheep Pasture Vacation Programs
    • Birthday Party Programs
  • Events
    • Sheep Pasture After Dark
    • Harvest & Craft Fair
    • Sheep Pasture SPOOKTACULAR
    • Spring Farm Festival
    • SP Volunteer Days
  • Resources
    • Current Weather at Sheep Pasture
    • Photographer Info
    • Partners & Community Contacts
    • Animal Resources
    • Conservation Resources
    • Gold Award Scavenger Hunts
  • Giving to NRT
  • NRT Store
    • Sheep Pasture Nature Camp
    • Leadership Youth
    • April Vacation Registration
    • Sheep Pasture Family Programs
    • NRT Memberships
    • Specialty Donations to NRT: Simba Memorial
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Community Gardens
    • Property Rentals
    • Sheep Pasture Eggs
    • Support NRT >
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      • Wish List
    • Employment Opportunities
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